The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board dismissed a staffing complaint challenging an EC 05 appointment made without public advertisement because the successful candidate met the merit criteria and documented restructuring and operational needs supported the process. Another employee's interest in the vacancy did not establish abuse of authority under the Public Service Employment Act.
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Haniff v. Deputy Head (Department of Public Works and Government Services), 2026 FPSLREB 78
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Held. The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board dismissed a staffing complaint challenging an EC 05 appointment made without public advertisement because the successful candidate met the merit criteria and documented…
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